Caterpie
#10 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Caterpie
#10 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Worm Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
30
58
174
Defense
35
67
185
Sp. Atk
20
40
152
Sp. Def
20
40
152
Speed
45
85
207
Total
195
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Caterpie
Worm Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 39 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

Omega Ruby
Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.

Alpha Sapphire
Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Caterpie #10 | Level 7 | ![]() Metapod #11 |
![]() Metapod #11 | Level 10 | ![]() Butterfree #12 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat. |
| 15 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
Shield Dust
Ability Slot 1
Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Run Away(Hidden Ability)
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.







































Physical
Status
Special